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Eagles overtake Michael Jackson with biggest selling album in US
A box set of The Eagles’ greatest hits has surpassed Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as the biggest selling album ever in the United States, according to a new ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America. RIAA said “The…
I’m fulfilled leaving worthy legacies behind – Fayose
•Governor pays homage to Ewi •Ado-Ekiti monarch urges subjects to collect PVCs As his tenure winds down in less than two months, Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has said he is fulfilled leaving behind legacies that will not be…
VON boss bids for Senate, likely to challenge Ekweremadu
The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has declared his intention to contest election for the Senate in 2019. Mr Okechukwu, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, said he would run on the…
INTERVIEW: Why Saraki must quit as Senate president — Gbajabiamila
The leader of the House of Representatives and chairman of the APC Caucus, Femi Gbajabiamila, in this interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Festus Owete and Nasir Ayitogo, speaks on the defections in the House, his relationship with Speaker…
Confrontation Is His Style
Vanessa Obioha writes that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Adams Oshiomhole pulls no punches as he goes about his new assignment with an accustomed gusto Call him garrulous or obnoxious, one thing is certain,…
Nigeria attracts$5.513b capital importation
Nigeria attracted $5.5 billion capital importation between April and June, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said in a report. The NBS said flighty portfolio investors accounted for 74.7 per cent of the investment. In…
Paul Manafort found guilty on eight counts
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty on eight counts of financial crimes, a major victory for special counsel Robert Mueller. But jurors were unable to reach a verdict on 10…
Saraki arrives praying ground amidst heavy security
There was heavy security yesterday in and around Ilorin, Kwara State capital, during the Eid-el-Kabir. Senate President Bukola Saraki arrived at the praying ground about 8.55am in a bulletproof car, and waited patiently till 9.33am…
AC Milan woos Arsenal CEO with £3.6m-a-year offer
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis is on the verge of making an important decision on whether or not to dump the Emirates and accept a lucrative offer tabled by AC Milan. Gazidis, who became CEO at Arsenal in 2009 and is now tasked…
Falz And Other Nigerians Reacts To Toke Makinwa’s Braless New Mode Of Dressing Exposing Her…
The new mode Toke Makinwa exposes her bosom and nippl3s this days on Instagram, her fans including Falz didn't find it funny. Perhaps they should stop selling bra in the market. See reactions;
Nigerian Air Hostess, Silver Shares Video Of Herself & Girlfriend Sharing Passionate Kiss On IG
Nigerian Air hostess, Silverline Okoro, in loved up photos she shared on Instagram, was pictured in loved up moment with her girlfriend. Silverline Okoro made headlines in 2017, after she celebrated her 3rd anniversary with her…
Nigerian Man Names His Son After Mark Zuckerberg, You Won’t Believe His Reason (Details)
Nigerian activist identified as Vure Kingsley on facebook, has named his child after Facebook CEO, Mark Zukerberg. According to him, he named his son after the Facebook owner because he met his wife on the platform. He also revealed he…
Michael Cohen pleads guilty, implicates Trump
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court Tuesday to eight criminal counts and said that "in coordination and at the direction of a candidate for federal office" he…
VIDEO: Daura residents cheer Buhari as he treks 800 metres
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the two raka’at Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, Katsina state. The president arrived the Eid praying ground in company of his aides and relatives…
Localised trippings not our responsibility – TCN tells DISCOs
Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said, yesterday, that localised trippings in networks of electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, was not its responsibility. TCN, which made this clarification, while specifically reacting to…
Paul Scholes should ‘advise Woodward to sell’ Paul Pogba – Mino Raiola
Mino Raiola has hit back at Paul Scholes after the former Manchester United midfielder was critical of Paul Pogba’s performance in the loss at Brighton. Raiola, posting on Twitter on Tuesday morning, appeared to joke that he would…
2019 elections doubtful – Governor Fayose
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has described the bye-election in Rivers State for Port Harcourt Constituency III State Assembly seat as another sad reality that votes of Nigerians will not be allowed to count at the 2019…
Man sues Google over unwanted tracking of users’ phone locations
A lawsuit filed in federal court here accuses Google of invading people’s privacy by tracking the whereabouts of smartphones users despite “location history” settings being turned off. The suit filed on Friday by a California man…
Donald Trump fears ‘perjury trap’ in Robert Mueller inquiry
US President Donald Trump has said he is worried he might face perjury charges if he gives statements under oath to the investigation into Russia’s alleged role in his election victory. He told Reuters news agency he feared any…
I’m under pressure to return to Senate – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has said he was under immense pressure to contest for 2019 senatorial election. While declaring he will make his stand known in two weeks time, Ngige said the pressure was…
NLNG revenue generation grows to $90 billion
The managing director and chief executive officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Tony Attah, over the weekend said the company has generated over N90 billion in revenue to federal government. Attah also said that the NLNG’s planned…
Melania Trump to visit Africa October
First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, will be coming to Africa in October, but without her husband, President Donald Trump. Melania, who expressed excitements at her first travel to Africa, said in a statement that her…
PHOTOS: Best and worst dressed celebrities at 2018 MTV VMAs
Some of the biggest names in music converged on New York‘s Radio City Music Hall on Monday for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. Unlike other award shows like the Oscars, Grammys or Emmys, the VMA dress code allows your imagination…
EFCC charges senator to court for ‘receiving N254m bribe’ from Omokore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday filed charges at an Ikeja high court against Albert Bassey, a serving senator, for allegedly receiving 12 cars as bribes worth N254 million. Bassey, 45, who is…